Hypertension (high blood pressure) Board decisions

The Board found that the appellant did not have residuals of electrocution, hypertension, or bilateral hearing loss incurred in service. The evidence does not support a finding that these conditions were related to his military service.

The Board has reopened the claims for right and left carpal tunnel syndrome, a heart disorder (pathology to include atrial arrhythmia), and hypertension. The veteran's current diagnoses are found more likely related to his active military service.

The veteran's nonservice-connected disabilities do not meet the criteria for special monthly pension based on the need for regular aid and attendance of another person or by reason of being housebound.

The Board dismissed the appeal because no timely substantive appeal was filed within the required time frame.

The Board denied the veteran's claim for an increased evaluation for hypertension, finding that the evidence did not meet the criteria for a higher rating under either the old or new VA rating criteria.

The veteran's dysthymia and major depressive disorder are currently rated at 30 percent, effective April 26, 1996. His hypertension is rated at 10 percent, also effective April 26, 1996. Service connection for a lumbar spine disability has not been established.

The Board denied the veteran's claims for service connection for the cause of death, dependency and indemnity compensation (DIC) under section 1151, and DIC under section 1318 due to a lack of evidence showing that any disability was caused by VA treatment or fault.

The Board has granted service connection for hypertension, finding that the veteran's claim should be granted as it is more likely than not related to his period of active service.

The Board found no evidence of service connection for the appellant's current conditions, including PTB, hypertension, and vertigo. The claims were denied as there was insufficient medical evidence linking these conditions to his military service.

The Board has determined that the preponderance of evidence is against service connection for hypertension, as there is no medical evidence linking it to active service. The claim for an acquired psychiatric disorder and duodenal ulcer with hiatal hernia was previously denied in May 1982 and June 1976 respectively, and new and material evidence has not been submitted to reopen these claims.,The veteran's service records do not show any diagnosis of hypertension or psychiatric disorders during his period of active duty. The most recent medical evidence does not provide a link between the current conditions and his military service.

The veteran's claim for an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for membranous glomerulopathy with hypertension prior to December 20, 1995 is being remanded due to the need to obtain additional medical records from the University of Michigan Hospital.

The veteran is granted a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes due to his service-connected disabilities, which include panic attacks, coronary artery disease, hypertension, subacromial bursitis with degenerative joint disease of the shoulders, hemorrhoids, and costochondritis. The combined disability evaluation is 40 percent.

The Board has determined that additional development is needed, including obtaining medical records from HIP of New York and scheduling the veteran for an ophthalmologic examination.

The veteran's combined disability rating is no more than 30 percent, which meets the criteria for a permanent and total disability rating for pension purposes.

The Board has determined that the veteran's service-connected heart disorder with hypertension warrants a 30 percent rating since October 1, 1991.

The veteran's hypertensive heart disease, hypertension; renal insufficiency, and Nephrotic syndrome were rated at 60 percent disabling in an August 1998 rating decision. The RO clarified that the correct evaluation is now 100 percent disabling since April 17, 1995.

The Board found that the veteran's avascular necrosis of the left hip was incurred in active service, while hypertension is not considered a chronic disease for which service connection could be established.

The Board has remanded the case due to incomplete records and a need for further medical examination.

The Board has reopened the veteran's claim for service connection for cardiovascular renal disease with hypertension, including as secondary to Agent Orange exposure. The issue is now before the RO for further review and determination.

The Board has ordered the case to be remanded for additional development due to a need for pre-service and post-service medical records, as well as a VA examination.